Belonging, Burdensomeness, and Self-Compassion as Mediators of the Association Between Attachment and Depression

Depression is a widespread psychological issue. Research suggests that attachment theory provides a useful lens through which to understand the occurrence of depression, as attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance is associated with greater reports of depression. However, less is known about how attachment-motivated perceptions and cognitions relate to depression. In the current study, we examined self-compassion, and perceptions of belonging...